Happo Pond is a glittering gem nestled high in the Northern Japanese Alps. On a clear day, the pond reflects the near-3,000m peaks of the Hakuba Sanzan mountains in its waters. Despite its lofty location, the pond is a brisk 90-minute, 1.5km hike from the highest chair lift.

Before winter really starts, nature transfrorms from its many shades of summer green into mesmerising shades of yellow, orange and red. But when the sun will set you might be witnessing one of the nature’s amazing spectacles when the Northern Lights start to dance in the sky.

Head to Salzburg for this great hike that begins above Lake Königssee in the heart of the only Alpine National Park in Germany and its Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO Heritage)! The landscape is unique and make this region of several thousand years old one of the most beautiful regions of Central Europe.

This hike takes you from lake to lake, from village to village, through beautiful mountain pastures in unspoilt areas. During this week, you will also discover 5 lakes: the Königssee, the 3 lakes of Gosau, and Halstattersee, and you will visit the salt mines of Hallstatt: a journey through history, from the origins of man to the present day.

Highlights – The full tour of this mythical destination – An original itinerary that takes an unusual meaning and some variations to avoid the busiest trails – The spectacle and proximity of large glaciers – The balconies of Mont Blanc valley Chamonix – The transport of your luggage every day

This trek is still unknown to tourists and offers excellent opportunities for off the beaten track community walks passing colourful fields, forest and plantations. Guests will enjoy a wonderful Danu welcome with overnights and meals at local home stays. This is definitely not luxury but certainly an unforgettable experience in an area very few tourists have been before. As you are at an altitude above 1200 meter the weather is pleasant for trekking the whole year round.